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Taylor Elgersma Selected by Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Prepares for NFL Rookie Minicamps

The Canadian quarterback, undrafted in the NFL, will attend Packers and Bills minicamps while exploring CFL opportunities as the 18th overall draft pick.

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Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks quarterback Taylor Elgersma is seen in this file photo from the Yates Cup in 2023. (Mike Hensen/The London Free Press)
Laurier Golden Hawks' Taylor Elgersma (13) is tackled by Laval University Rouge et Or's Loic Brodeur (51) during U Sports Vanier Cup first half football action in Kingston, Ontario on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers drafted Elgersma in the second round of the CFL draft on Tuesday night.

Overview

  • Taylor Elgersma, a standout quarterback from Wilfrid Laurier University, was selected 18th overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL Draft on April 30, 2025.
  • Elgersma will participate in the Green Bay Packers rookie minicamp from May 2–4, followed by the Buffalo Bills rookie minicamp from May 9–11.
  • Despite going undrafted in the NFL, Elgersma remains a top prospect, leveraging his strong collegiate record and key showcase appearances like the Senior Bowl and Buffalo Pro Day.
  • In 2024, Elgersma led Laurier to the Vanier Cup and earned the Hec Crighton Trophy as Canada’s top university football player after leading U Sports in passing stats.
  • With opportunities in both the NFL and CFL, Elgersma represents a dual-pathway success story for Canadian football talent navigating professional leagues.